Top 10 Fall Activities in The Bend
Fall in The Bend is a pretty special time. Crisp air swoops in to South Bend and Mishawaka along with Notre Dame football season. Beautifully colorful leaves make for an experience…
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6 Picks: Spots for Fall Color
Foliage season is almost here. Peak color around The Bend is expected the week of October 25, so plan accordingly. These are the top places for leaf peeping around South Bend and…
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Notre Dame Football Weekends: What to Do in The Bend
Campus is the epicenter of activity during a Notre Dame football game weekend. But if you're…
Top Places to Watch a Notre Dame Football Game in South Bend & Mishawaka
Gameday in South Bend is more than just about being inside the stadium—it’s about the…
10 Most Instagrammable Places in the Fall
Football season, foliage, harvest time, pumpkin patches — fall around The Bend is known to…
6 Picks: Spots for Fall Color
Foliage season is almost here. Peak color around The Bend is expected the week of October 25, so…
Guide to Fall Fishing Around South Bend
If ever there was an ideal time to go fishing in The Bend, fall might be it. Cooler temperatures…
Seven Things To Do This Fall With Your Dog
GO FOR A WALK: The Bend is full of gorgeous walking trails from downtown all the way to Potato Creek…
Top 10 Fall Activities in The Bend
Fall in The Bend is a pretty special time. Crisp air swoops in to South Bend and Mishawaka along…
6 Places to Celebrate Harvest Season
Fall is synonymous with harvest season. Nothing says local like growers around South Bend, Mishawaka…
Things to Do for Labor Day Weekend in South Bend & Mishawaka
As fall gets closer, it's time to celebrate the last few (unofficial) days of summer. Take full…
Guidelines for Tailgating at Notre Dame
Shortly after sunrise on fall Saturdays, fans begin bustling in the parking lots around Notre Dame…
Recharge at These Coffee Spots Around The Bend
Sometimes during your travels there might be need for a dose of caffeine. Or maybe you're just…
Tailgate Your Way: Plan Your Notre Dame Pre-Game
Whether you’re planning your first game day or a gameday guru, this guide is your one-stop…
Game Day Guide
Few events in sports compare to Notre Dame football home games. Visiting to watch the Fighting Irish means stepping into an unmatched college football experience with limitless…
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Fall Weekend Getaway in South Bend & Mishawaka
Here are some of the best things to do and places to stay during a fall getaway near South Bend and Mishawaka.
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Places To Stay
From chic hotels to quiet bed and breakfasts, there are plenty of options in The Bend when it comes to lodging.
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Restaurants
From cozy diners to go-to burger places, The Bend is home to a delicious variety of places to eat.
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Howard Park
Howard Park offers something for every season, but there’s no doubt it shines brightest during winter with ice skating and its massive accessible playground.
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Ironworks Plaza
Ironworks Plaza is home to the open-air Ball Band Biergarten, which partners with Indianapolis-based Sun King Brewery. Ironworks Plaza is also home to the Mishawaka…
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Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Discover World-Class Art in the Heart of Campus Step into a world of creativity, culture, and…
The History Museum and Oliver Mansion
The History Museum's mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, exhibit and teach the heritage of…
Indiana Dinosaur Museum
Stepping into the Indiana Dinosaur Museum is to go back through 1.9 billion years of history…
Studebaker National Museum
The Studebaker National Museum is a state-of-the-art, 55,000-square-foot facility that opened in…
Generations AdventurePlex
Generations AdventurePlex is a modern multi-attraction entertainment mega-plex featuring bowling…
Historic New Carlisle, Inc.
This organization is dedicated to preserving the historic nature of New Carlisle, Ind. Visitors can…
Strikes + Spares Entertainment Center
Strikes & Spares is not only both a bowling center and a community center, but we are also a…
Apex Climbing Gym
Apex Climbing Gym is a 15,000-square foot facility with several different climbing areas for…
Mishawaka Historical Museum
The Mishawaka Historical Museum offers a unique glimpse into the area’s past and teaches residents…
Strikes + Spares Entertainment Center
Strikes & Spares is not only both a bowling center and a community center, but we are also a…
Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center
Born from the efforts of Indiana University South Bend students and professors, the Civil Rights…
South Bend Chocolate Company & Factory
Factory outlet store where you can by the imperfect chocolates at a discount. All tours are $20 per…
Morris Performing Arts Center
Located in the heart of downtown South Bend the MPAC has the best tickets in town for all varieties…
South Bend Civic Theatre
South Bend Civic Theatre is the oldest, continuously- operating community theatre company in the…
Notre Dame
Find out everything you need to know – from restaurants to tours of iconic landmarks and the many events happening on campus.
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Iconic Landmarks
When you visit the University of Notre Dame, be sure to check out these iconic campus…
Notre Dame Football Traditions
The University of Notre Dame leans into its traditions – from the pomp and…
Visiting Notre Dame's Campus
One of The Bend’s most visited places, the University of Notre Dame campus…
8 Women (2002)
Thursday, January 22, 2026 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM Learning Beyond the Classics: Grand Dames Directed by…
Extreme Bar Bingo Night at King’s Play Café!
Extreme Bar Bingo Night at King’s Play Café! Get ready for a wild night of laughter, competition…
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Freshwater Fury: Great Lakes Shipwrecks June 7 - July 12, 2026 This year marks 50 years since the…
Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs. Miami
Join Notre Dame Women's Basketball as they take on Miami at Purcell Pavilion.
Rockne: Life & Legacy
Knute Rockne is one of the most iconic of all the great legends who coached or played on Notre…
South Bend Farmers Market
South Bend Farmers Market. Enjoy a wide variety of regional vendors of seasonal produce, baked…
South Bend Scavenger Hunt: Rollin' Round The Bend
Welcome to the South Bend, Indiana scavenger hunt! Get ready for a thrilling adventure through the…
Theater Is Dead (2025)
New in the Browning Directed by Katherine Dudas ('14) With Shane West, Madison Lawlor, Colin McCalla…
Tours of the Morris Performing Arts Center
Step behind the Morris curtain .... You may have seen a concert or Broadway show at the Morris…
DJ Skate Nights
We’re mixing the best beats every Friday night at DJ Skate Nights! For our 2025-2026 dates. Look…
Michiana Boat Show
Michiana Boat Show • January 23–25, 2026 Kick off boating season early in the heart of South…
Notre Dame Hockey vs. Ohio State
Join Notre Dame Hockey as they host Ohio State at Compton Family Ice Arena.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
Friday, January 23, at 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m…
Winter Restaurant Weeks
Downtown Restaurant Weeks are back! From January 23 to February 8, you've got the time to taste, sip…
2nd Annual Adult Book Fair
Do you miss browsing the book fair as a kid? Well, we've got it now! You can browse books, trinkets…
Crochet with Cats!
Learn to make one of these adorable coasters! Instructor Liz Narasaki will show you how to make one…
National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession (2025)
Thursday, January 15, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. National Theatre…
Notre Dame Hockey vs. Ohio State
Join Notre Dame Hockey as they host Ohio State at Compton Family Ice Arena. Time TBA.
Notre Dame Men's Basketball vs. Boston College
Join Notre Dame Men's basketball as they host Boston College at Purcell Pavilion.
Oblates of Blues
One performance only! This is part of Acting Ensemble's "Poets and Playwrights" series, which…
October London
South Bend native October London is coming home - playing the Morris Performing Arts Center. Tickets…
Phoebe and Jay (2026)
New in the Browning Directed by Genie Deez ('12) All Ages, 50 minutes (25-minute episodes, no…
Speak Our Truth Project: Unsilenced-Open Mic for the Inner Child
Community members are coming together for an evening of truth-telling, creative resistance, and…
UZIMA! Drum and Dance presents "ASHE: Prepare Ye the Way"
Presenting Series UZIMA! Drum and Dance Company returns with another unforgettable evening of…
Whistle Pigs Dinner and Music
Whistle Pigs Dinner & Show at Chicory Event Center Join us for an unforgettable night of live…
Yoga in the Greenhouse at Potawatomi Conservatories
Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful plants, you’ll practice yoga the iconic Potawatomi…
Zoo Winter Days 2026
The Zoo is open every Saturday and Sunday from January 3 through March 15 from 11 am to 4 pm for…
Brunch, Bingo & Bubbly!
Brunch, Bingo & Bubbly! Join us at 10 AM for a delicious brunch. Bingo begins at 11 AM! Bingo…
Cheers Open Jam Open Mic with the Nicole London Acoustic Project, Every Sunday from 4PM to 8PM
Come Join us for a fun filled Sunday Afteroon at Cheers Bar and Grill, for Cheers Open Jam Open Mic…
Connect 574 Pickleball Social 2026
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of pickleball at H2 Pickleball in Mishawaka, IN, USA. Whether…
Nicole Simental '13 MSM, organ
Presenting Series Share the majesty of "the king of instruments" with Notre Dame alumna Nicole…
Notre Dame Women's Basketball vs. Clemson
Join Notre Dame Women's Basketball as they take on Clemson at Purcell Pavilion.
Remember the Titans (2000)
Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday Films Directed by Boaz Yakin With Denzel Washington, Will…
The Poetry Den
The Poetry Den isn't just a space; it’s a current, a monthly surge of voices, both sharing and…
Yoga with Cats!
Join Melissa from The Traveling Yogi as she leads a relaxing yet energizing yoga class in our cat…
Irish Music Session
Join us every Monday as local musicians gather 'round the Hearth to play traditional Irish music.
An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
New in the Browning Directed by Davis Guggenheim With Al Gore, Billy West, George H.W. Bush Rated…
Notre Dame Men's Basketball vs. Virginia
Join Notre Dame Men's basketball as they host Virginia at Purcell Pavilion.
Old-Timey Music Session
Join us at Fid's as local musicians gather around the Hearth to play Old-Timey Music!
Actors From The London Stage presents "As You Like It"
Dates: January 28–30, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Presenting Series: Fall in love with Shakespeare all…
Fitness Bootcamp
Get moving every Wednesday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Howard Park! Fitness Bootcamp features…
Howard's Hungry Hungry Hippos on Ice
Join in on the fun as we bring the classic game of Hungry Hungry Hippos to life, with a twist: it’s…
Latin Wednesday
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue & More. Beginner's lesson of 30 minutes @7 PM, followed by open…
Pinhook Painters
Pinhook Painters welcomes artists of all abilities and mediums for studio time each Wednesday from…
The Music Village Community Jam
Enjoy acoustic jams with The Music Village Community Jammers, every Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM at…
Trivia at Manny's!
Manny's is teaming up with Indiana Trivia to bring the best round of trivia you can find in the East…
Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)
Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Learning Beyond the Classics: Grand Dames Directed by…
It Was Just an Accident (2025)
Directed by Jafar Panahi With Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi Rated PG-13, 103…
